Bergen County voices from the American Revolution, soldiers and residents in their own words, Todd W. Braisted
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- Bergen County (N.J.) -- Biography
- Bergen County (N.J.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives
- Soldiers -- New Jersey -- Bergen County -- Biography
- Electronic books
- Bergen County (N.J.) -- History, Local -- Sources
- Civilians in war -- New Jersey -- Bergen County -- Biography
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives
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Bergen County voices from the American Revolution, soldiers and residents in their own words, Todd W. Braisted
Language
eng
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no index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Bergen County voices from the American Revolution
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Responsibility statement
Todd W. Braisted
Sub title
soldiers and residents in their own words
Summary
Bergen County saw much of the American Revolution from its own doorstep. Close to British-occupied New York City, this corner of New Jersey was divided by the Revolution. Some people were staunch Loyalists or Patriots, in disagreement with their families and neighbors; others wavered or remained neutral, while still others changed their minds as was expedient. In the end, the years of hostilities led to massive damage and upheaval within the community, as men either left home or stayed nearby to fight for or against secession from Great Britain. After the war, their pension applications allow glimpses into their experiences. Compiled and edited by local historian and Revolutionary War expert Todd W. Braisted, these are the stories of the Revolutionary soldiers of Bergen County
Target audience
adult
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